About
An ornamental strawberry producing spreading mounds of more or less evergreen foliage with rose pink flowers from spring through to autumn. These are followed by bright red fruits which are edible but bland.
About the genus
Fragaria are stoloniferous perennials with leaves composed of three leaflets, and rounded white or pink flowers followed by edible red fruits
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or semi-shade
PruningRemove excess runners and cut back old foliage and flower stems at the end of the season
PropagationRemove and transplant runners
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, slugs, glasshouse red spider mite and vine weevil
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to strawberry viruses and root rot